Staten Island native Al Molina Jr. experienced the thrill of having his name called during last weekend's MLB Draft, and now the Red Bank Catholic shortstop/pitcher has a decision to make.

Molina, the son of a former McKee/S.I. Tech shortstop who returned to school and made the College of Staten Island squad at the age of 30, has an athletic scholarship to D1 Coastal Carolina tucked in his back pocket while weighing whether or not to sign with the Philadelphia Phillies.

The Phillies selected Molina in the 29th round out of the Shore Conference.

"I've been given a great opportunity to play at Coastal (Carolina)," Molina told shoresportsnetwork.com. "I've had a good time with those guys when I've been down there and in order for me to turn down that opportunity, it's going to take a good offer. My ultimate goal is to play professional baseball, but I don't want to play for peanuts."

Molina was a three-year starter for Red Bank Catholic and is considered an infielder at the pro level. He batted .451 as a shortstop and throws a fastball that has been clocked at 94 mph with a quality curveball while striking out 62 in 37 innings and posting a 0.57 ERA.

The Molina family resided in Egbertville during his early years, moving to Freehold, N.J., in 2000. His mother, Bonnie, is a Notre Dame Academy graduate.